Adorable Valentine’s day cookies for your sweetheart. These stunning little love letters are the perfect gift for your loved one! It’s a thoughtful token of appreciation on this special day.
Valentine’s day cookies made out of shortcrust pastry with a twist
If you are a regular visitor of my blog you surely know how much I love easy and fast recipes. This one is especially simple. I used my grandma’s Austrian „Mürbteig“ recipe, which is German for shortcrust pastry. Since I am a fitness food blogger I always try to substitute unhealthy ingredients in recipes with better options. This recipe made it a bit hard for me because the original literally consists of butter, flour and sugar. Basically my worst fitness food enemies all combined in one recipe 😀
However, I found a solution to substitute at least parts of this recipe with healthier options. Did you know that there is a calorie free sugar alternative to icing sugar? Have you ever worked with powdered Erythrit? It actually looks like sugar and you can use it exactly the same way without the calories though! Amazing right?! This is the brand I use. Erythrit does not affect your blood sugar levels and therefore is also suitable for diabetics.
You can substitute the white flour with wholemeal spelt flour or just use the regular one if you want bright cookies. There is unfortunately not really an alternative for the butter in the Valentine’s day cookies recipe. We need it for the consistency.
How to make love letter cookies
It is actually very simple once you have the dough. It’s best if you have a big square shaped cookie cutter or you make yourself a template out of paper. Cut a square (about 5cm each side) out of white paper and place it over the dough before cutting. Once you have your square shaped pieces of dough you can look for bottle cap to place in the middle of the dough. Fold the left edge of the square and the right side together over the cap in the middle then place the bottom edge on top of it. Now you should already see the letter shape. If you have a tiny heart cookie cutter you can now cut out a little heart at the top or where the edges in the middle come together.
Now you can bake them in the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes. When you take them out immediately remove the bottle cap from the cookie before it cools down.
How to fill the Valentine cookies
For the filling I recommend you use red berry jam. I love the color red for Valentines Day. Try to find a jam that has a really red/pinkish color. There are some strawberry jams that look quite brown, which is not the best option for this kind of cookie. You can also fill this cookie with protein cream, nutella or whatever else comes to your mind! Put some more of the powdered Erythrit over it before you serve it and enjoy!
If you are into cookies you might also want to check out my healthy protein cookie skillet recipe over here.
Full recipe recap
Here is the print out recipe for these lovely Valentine’s day cookies for you:
Valentine's Day Cookies Love Letters
Cute tokens of appreciation for your loved ones!
GerichtDessert
Keywordvalentine cookies, valentine's day
Zubereitungszeit 30 Minuten
Resting Time 30 Minuten
Portionen 12 Love Letters
Zutaten
Dough
- 300gflourplain
- 200gbutter
- 100gpowdered Erythrit or Icing Sugar
- 1egg
Anleitungen
Press a hole into the middle of the flour and add the egg and icing sugar/ powdered Erythrit.
Cut the cold butter into small pieces. Knead the cold butter into the mixture until you get a smooth dough.
Form a big ball of dough and wrap in saran wrap before you place it for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Roll the dough out till about 0.5cm thick.
Place a 5x5cm square template or square shaped cookie cutter over the dough and cut squares out of the mass.
Place them on a baking sheet with baking paper. Find a bottle cap to place in the middle of the cookie.
Fold the left and the right edge together in the middle over the bottle cap. (not plastic!! - glass, metal or aluminium)
Fold the bottom edge up over the middle.
If you have a little heart cookie cutter, cut a small heart out in the top edge.
Bake at 180 degrees for 10 minutes and immediate remove the cap.
Once cold fill with red berry jam and sprinkle with more powdered sugar.
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FAQs
A sweet message on a quirky greeting card will do the trick. Use memories to guide you: If sappy emotions aren't your thing, jog your memory as a guide. Draw on your shared history, and write down details you can remember. Capturing a specific moment in time is a foolproof way to express your love.
What do you write on Valentine cookies? ›
Sweetness Level: A generous dollop!
- I will always love you.
- Together Forever.
- Happy ever after is easy with you.
- Love, Hugs and good fortunes.
- I believe in you.
How to start a love letter? ›
Start off with a sweet salutation like, "Dear darling," "To my love" or using their special nickname so they know this letter is all about them. Don't be afraid to get mushy to really set the mood. Next, tell them why you're writing a letter instead of just signing a generic card.
How to end a love letter? ›
Don't be afraid to get sappy or affectionate.
If you're in a relationship, professional matchmaker Julia McCurley says to end your love letter with “You are always in my heart,” “I love you now and forever,” or “I am yours forever.” Alternatively, sign off with a sweet term of endearment to make your partner blush.
What is the sweetest love letter? ›
You have made my soul come alive, and my heart couldn't stop loving you for a mere moment. I am utterly grateful to destiny for you and your love. You are the sweetest thing in my life, and there is nothing else I would ever love as I love you. Thank you for being in my life and making me believe in true love.
What do I use to write on cookies? ›
I use medium consistency royal icing to write on cookies. The icing holds a soft peak. It should be thin enough that it comes out of a small piping tip easily, but not so thin that it loses its shape.
What are cookie quotes? ›
Cookie Quotes
- “A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” – ...
- “C is for cookie that's good enough for me.” – Cookie Monster Sesame Street.
- “If you can't change the world with chocolate chip cookies, how can you change the world?” – ...
- “Make the world a better place one cookie at a time.” – Unknown.
What is the opening line of a love letter? ›
“It's been a long time since I have written to you (like.. ever!), but I wanted to mark this really special occasion.” Alternatively you might want to start your love letter with a simple bold statement; “I love you!”, “You're great!”, “You're beautiful”, “I'm sorry”, “You make me so happy!”
How to make a creative love letter? ›
These are perfect for expressing your feelings and creating a heartfelt love letter:
- Share a favorite memory that brings a smile to your face.
- Write down compliments that make your partner feel special.
- Describe the future you envision as a couple, filled with dreams and adventures.
How do you write an emotional love letter? ›
Here are five ways to make a letter a L-O-V-E letter.
- ONE: Create a special greeting. ...
- TWO: Get specific about your lover's qualities. ...
- THREE: Dive into your relationship. ...
- FOUR: Share a favorite memory in your love letter. ...
- FIVE: Express a hope.
Synonyms for With love
- best wishes. int.
- kind regards.
- lots of love. n. & int.
- regards. int.
- best regards. int.
- yours truly. int.
- warm regards. int.
- yours respectfully. int.
How to start a Valentine's letter? ›
Salutation. The first line is straightforward: Dear and their name or your term of endearment for them. You can even make up a new term of endearment.
How long should a love letter be? ›
How long is a love letter? The length of a love letter may vary, but you can write a letter full of love that spans a couple of paragraphs or about one page long. A love note might be a bit shorter at about a paragraph long or a couple of sentences long.
How do you write a meaningful Valentines letter? ›
How to Write a Love Letter That'll Melt Their Heart
- How to start your love letter. ...
- Reflect on romantic memories. ...
- Express genuine feelings. ...
- A sincere closing phrase. ...
- Personalize it. ...
- Don't neglect the details. ...
- Take your time and relax.
How do you write a romantic love letter? ›
Tips for writing a love letter
- Consider the tone of the letter. ...
- Consider how you want the recipient to feel. ...
- Open with intimacy. ...
- Explain why you're writing the letter now. ...
- Include the reasons you love them. ...
- Remind them you love their 'flaws' ...
- Add some heat. ...
- Outline the hard times you've been through together.
What is written in a love letter? ›
For a longtime love, you want to talk about memories, overcoming obstacles together, what made you fall in love initially, why you still love them today, and what you see in the future. Examples and ideas: Tell them why you love them.
What is a good Valentine's quote? ›
Valentine, you take my breath away, every single day. It's just one day in the year, but you should know that I love you every day and every moment. The more time we spend together, the more we fall in love with each other. Happy Valentine's Day!